until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
one thin flat object; one sheet
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
carefree; free from worry
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to attach a letter; to include a letter